90s style: 10 romantic grunge pieces to add to your wardrobe

The romantic side of grunge is capturing the zeitgeist
There’s a ‘90s undertone to suit every mood.

There’s a ‘90s undertone to suit every mood.

Forget plaid shirts or CK minimalism; it’s the romantic side of grunge that is capturing the zeitgeist. Slipping into our consciousness, it’s a look that says come as you are. From a mix-tape of whimsical Virgin Suicides-coded nightie dresses to I-just-got-out-of-bed, Courtney Love-esque slip dresses, there’s a ‘90s undertone to suit every mood.

Get The Look

Clover Dress at If Only If
Clover Dress at If Only If

From the bedroom to the everyday, a white nightie is this summer’s must-have dress, as seen at If Only If.

Over The Moon

Wish Moon Necklace, €94, One Dame Lane
Wish Moon Necklace, €94, One Dame Lane

Irish Boutique Chic: Shimmer in gold accents after dark, €94, One Dame Lane.

Pyjama Party

PJ Style Trousers, €16, Penneys
PJ Style Trousers, €16, Penneys

This is your cue to join the PJ trousers party, €16, Penneys.

Rosemary’s Baby

Floral Cotton Dress, €360, Doen at MYTHERESA
Floral Cotton Dress, €360, Doen at MYTHERESA

Fully commit to the babydoll dress and channel your inner Mia Farrow, €360, Dôen at MYTHERESA.

Past Tense

Satin & Lace Cami Top, €35.95, Zara
Satin & Lace Cami Top, €35.95, Zara

Match with a knee-length skirt for a ‘90s redux, €35.95, Zara.

Blooming Lovely

Shortie Bloomers, €260.95, Kindred Of Ireland
Shortie Bloomers, €260.95, Kindred Of Ireland

#ieloves: These linen bloomer shorts are the perfect retro-fit, €260.95, Kindred Of Ireland.

Craft Work

Crochet Ballet Flats, €35.99, Stradivarius
Crochet Ballet Flats, €35.99, Stradivarius

Pocket Friendly: A stitch in time keeps your summer footwear on point, €35.99, Stradivarius.

Fisherman’s Friend

Ribbon Knit Tote, €140, Lili Curia
Ribbon Knit Tote, €140, Lili Curia

It’s the ribbon detail that makes this tote bag the catch of the day, €140, Lili Curia.

Express Yourself

Satin Midaxi Slip Dress, €72-€75, M&S
Satin Midaxi Slip Dress, €72-€75, M&S

For the love of Courtney, always remember the slip dress is just as romantic as satin sheets, €72-€75, M&S.

Bad Romance

Zebra Print Angel Sleeve Nightie Style Dress, €325, Ganni
Zebra Print Angel Sleeve Nightie Style Dress, €325, Ganni

Tap into your wild side for a new wave of romantic dressing, €325, Ganni.

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